SRI SAI FORESTRY Eucalyptus Nilgiri, Eucalyptus Globulus Seeds, Timber wood Tree, Fast Growing Tree Seed  (200 per packet)

The eucalyptus tree is native to the subtropical rain forest of South Australia and Tasmania. Over 600 Eucalyptus species form the bulk of the trees in Australia, many of which are major suppliers of wood, some of them are ornamental trees. The very fast growing tree has been cultivated in the tropics, subtropics, and other frost-free areas for the drainage of swamps. You can find the eucalyptus tree today in North Africa, California up to Chile and the Mediterranean. The name is derived from the Greek word "eu" (= beautiful, good) and "kalyptos" (= hidden), which refers to the flower buds that are behind by a strong cover and thus "well hidden". The trees can reach heights of up to 60 metres. A characteristic feature is its silver-grey, warty bark and twisted trunk. The leaves of young trees are oval-heart shaped, only the aged, tough leathery leaves have the typical crescent shape. The flower bud is in a decorative silver capsule, its cover comes off when they bloom. The large white blooms are dominated by the long stamens.